St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-02
Representative D. J. Knox. of Aitkin, CO.
incided in Senafnr Rnnlman,s rinur

incided in Senator Buckman's views.
Senator w. G. Ward, of Waseca county.
man of large dimensions and heart cut
after the same pattern, came in Yesterday
morning and inscribed his name on the reg
lister. The curly hair OF iron gray that
clusters over his broad forehead seemed to
cling closer as he dropped his grip on the
floor, tipped his hat on the back of his
head, and, while he shook hands with a
friend, said:
I'm for c. <. Davis for the United States
any Republican who throws his vote against
him ought to be hung, and will furnish the
rope to hang him.
Senator Ward is Davis enthusiast and
he came from the dining hall last night
with smiling face and warm biscuit in
his hand, to say to a representative of the
press that G. K. Davis would represent
Minnesota in the United States senate
without doubt and he was willing to bet
81, 900 against $50 that his convictions were
right. He claimed that every true Repub-
lican was Davis man and any one who
went back on him was renegade. Said
he:
I'm not hero for money; my hands are not
behind my back. I'm here for c. K. Davis,
and don't you forget it.
With this Mr.. Ward returned to his half
finished supper.
Col. II. &. Hicks, of Minneapolis. and
r. G. Evans, u member Of the late Repub-
liean state central committee. were on the
grounds. They were said to be in the city
making New Years calls. Senator Brown,
or Pipestone. looking much smoother in his
senatorial clothes than he used to before
he was promoted from the house, was Wig
orously moving about. Mr.. Brown has
one OF the stiffest back bones in Minnesota.
He Is q farmer and the farmers friend.
Two years ago he headed the delegation
that proposed to bolt from the supporters
of the railroad bill. and called
a LITTLE CONVENTION
up in the caucus room on the top floor Of
the capitol. II some way or other the
boilers were pacfed. Mr.. Brown is also
something Of an orator when he gets
warmed up. and he don't care nickel who
stands In the way, if he has anything he
wants to say. Senator johnson is also on
the grounds, instructed for Davis.
Representative Freeman, of Stearns county,
was among the arrivals He is short man
with red whiskers and tendency to wear
his derby hat with the knot on the right
side. He said he had been trying to get
acquainted with the gang during the day
and hadn't canvass ed the situation. He.
however. said that Merriam's chances for
the speakership seemed good, and he
thought they were improving all the time.
He had heard that the alleged combination
between Lee and Buffum was story with
out foundation. He had word to say re-
garding the amount OF work to be done III
Legislative halls this year, and said the ses-
sion should be made ninety days
since it met but once in two years.
Lieut.. Gov. Rice, Senator Hickson, OF
Grant county. Representative r. A. Cos
tello. aof Big Stone, Senator Akin, of
Farmlngton, Dakota county. and Repre-
sentative Estes, of Wantonwan. were new
comors who during the day drifted through
the doors and left their names on the reg
lister.
WANT TO SERVE THE STATE.
Beside the members of the two houses g
large majority of men who would be GLAD
to serve the state in minor capacities are
already here. John Howard. Sauk Centre,
had smile on his face that told the OBJ.
server that he had got done worrying ovel
the clerkship of the house. MI Howard
can read bill to build 6
bridge or to amend some obscure section in
some amendment to the statutes, more
SWlltly Iildu any llOW living
He smokes good cigars, sharpens the pen
ellis for reporters, and can hold his OWL
with Senator Durant at telling funny sto-
ries. He thinks he,aas a sure thing on the
clerksl4ip. lit9i. DIR Har1isgtan. OF Still
water, who served as chaplain of the last
house, wants the job of invoking the Di-
vine blessing every morning on the deliber-
ations of the body in which Ignatius is
going to make music. He has placed his
campaign in the hands of John Howard fol
| to-day, having left the scene of the conflict
at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon to prepare
himself to preach to-day. Fred Warner
Judge Deakin and P. Burkdahl, who assisted
Mr.. Howard at the desk two years ago, are
here again and are confident of reappoint
ment Judge Deakin, however, wants the
place that Mr.. Howard formerly had. Mr..
Bertram, who engrossed senate bills anc
drew pictures of Senator Pillsbury enlight
ening the farmers, two years ago, is als(
ready to resume his work.